Maria met haar ouders Joachim en Anna 1629

"Maria met haar ouders Joachim en Anna," a 1629 engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicts a scene of the meeting between Mary, her parents, and angels. The central figure of the artwork is Mary, who is being presented by her parents to the angels. The scene takes place against a backdrop of heavenly clouds, symbolizing the divine intervention. The artist uses detailed engravings to capture the solemnity and spiritual significance of the moment. This artwork is a powerful example of the religious imagery popular in 17th century Netherlands. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.